How To Know If Your Husband Has A Sex Addiction

If your divorce was caused by his emotional abuse, it's important to take it slow when dating our ex. Here's what you need to know.

Here’s how to know if your husband has a sex addiction. Meet women who have been through it and understand exactly what you’re going through.

Anne Blythe, M.Ed. Host of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast interviews Naomi, a member of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Community – a community for wives of sex addicts.

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1. My Husband’s Sex Addiction Started Before We Married

Naomi describes how her sex addict husband groomed her when they dated.

How Does A Man With A Sex Addiction Groom His Wife?

To identify whether or not your husband’s sex addiction is causing him to manipulate you through grooming, watch for:

  • Feeling “swept off your feet”
  • Always being given the “perfect answer” to your questions
  • Constant attentiveness and love-bombing
  • Pushing your boundaries (sexual, physical, emotional) but always apologizing afterwards and committing to never doing it again
  • Claiming to have never used pornography or other sexual acting out behaviors
  • Overly generous with time and money

If you’re still unsure if he’s been manipulating you in this way, enroll in The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Living Free Workshop.

2. I Believed Him When He Said He Said He’d Get Recovery For His Sex Addiciton

One of the most painful aspects of being married to a sex addict, is that it’s hard to know if he’s telling the truth. Why?

  • Sex addicts are very persuasive.
  • The grooming/love-bombing process is a relief from overtly abusive behaviors, and distracts victims from identifying abuse.
  • Men with sex addiction are skilled manipulators and often know exactly the right thing to say to appear repentant and ready to do whatever it takes to change.

Victims of this type of abuse don’t believe their sex addict husband’s they (the victims) are naive, stupid, or desperate. They’re victims of emotional and psychological abuse.

As victims of men who are sex addicts become empowered by learning about trauma and the abuse they’ve experienced, they’re better able to voice their stories and their feelings. This opens the door to healing.

Further, when victims can see the true extent of their husband’s sex addiction, they’re able to make decisions to protect themselves from emotional and psychological abuse and sexual coercion.

At Betrayal Trauma Recovery, we understand the devastation and agony of discovering your husband’s sex addiction. It’s vital that every victim has a safe place to process trauma, share hard feelings, and ask questions.

Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Sessions offer women the validation, support, and community that they deserve. Attend a session today and begin your healing journey.

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